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The Washington critic., 1887-06-02
The Battle OF the Ants.

EpIToR Carrie The militiamen are
gone, but their example remains: Little
boys drilling, aimed with broomsticks;
negro youth, In mi."nudress,n beating
pAste-boaTd boxes for drums, wearing
cocksdes and shouting "right dress" In
the Capitol grounds ! even saw body OF
ants drawn up irregularly, their right flank
protected by the coping OF the pavement,
awaiting the onset OF another body of their
Kind, but differing In politics. The fight
was Of TIE good old kind as at Marathon
and other fields, where n coward could not
at long range and unknown to his victim
"shoot down true man." as Chevalier
Bayard complained. Ant singled out ant
and engaged him at close action. For two
hours they fought, and as that is long
time In ant chronology, or d long time for
such busy little creatures to devote to
amusement, the sun had no need to stand
still as at Askalon.
Though the battle was fierce 1t was on
the Donnybrook principle Of military sci
ence, wherever you see head hit it.n
So though with many a thwack and many
a bang they fought, saw no dead; yet one
side prevailed-the attacking party.
While viewing the goodly sight, from a
safe distance, as one who had no friend nor
brother there, had time to reflect on the
wisdom OF Solomon's saw: "Go to the Ant,
thou slugger; consider her ways and be
wise." Why should men not fight with the
weapons Nature has given them, in masses
or singly' One side would certainly get
knocked out, and one as certainly prevail,
yet there would be no cripples nor pension
ers, no burials, no dead, no manning OF the
kindly horse, no need for laying waste the
fruits Of the toll Of many generations.
Now and then, perhaps, would nose be
broken, an eye gouged out or a tooth
knocked In, but, signing as we do for
change, these things would befall us agree
ably.
Who will be the first to form militia
company to fight as Polux first taught us
''hehting " lh his fists while his brother
Castor was breaking horses QUAKER.
Washington, May 81.
The Washington critic., 1887-06-02
EVERY DAY.


Every day Is a fresh beginning,
Every morn Ia the world made new
You are weary of sorrow and SHINING,
Here Is beautiful hope for you
hope for me and hope for you.
All the past things are past and over,
The tasks are done and the tears are she'd.
Yesterdays errors let yesterday cover;
Yesterdays wounds, which smarted and
bled,
And healed with the healing which night has
shed.
Yesterday now Is a part forever,
Bound up In u sheat, which God holds tight,
With glad days and sad days, and bad days,
which never
Shall visit us more with their bloom and
their blight,
Their iulncss OF sunshine or sorrowful night,
Every day Is a fresh beginning
Listen, my soul, to the glad refrain
And, spite old sorrow and older SHINING
And puzzles forcasted and possible palm,
Take heart with the day and begin againl
Mrs, Coolidge.
The Washington critic., 1887-06-02
More Women vnnn Men.

The edilor Of The Working Woman re-
ports the following Incident in Saturdays
issue:
"why don't women marry" said crusty
old well-fed ohlce.holding bachelor to the
editor OF The Working Woman one day re-
Gently. "Becau.e we can't get an oppor-
tunity," was the indignant answer OF the
editor, "there are not husbands enough to
90 round; are you aware, Mr. Regular Fay
Day Moeher, that there are 10000 more
women In the ID. G than men.n "0h,n re-
piled the old regular. "that accounts for
the GENERALIZATION OF Washington; women
at the bottom OF all the trouble, Sunday
blue laws, crude art aud all such foolish
ness. thought there was something
wroDg.h We reserved our wrath for
committee OF the W. G, T. U to wait upon
the art-sinner.
The Washington critic., 1887-06-02
Mistakes About the Lees.

EDITOR CRITIC: Some ridiculous mis-
takes are constantly beiug made by the
newspaper correspondents about the Lee
family OF virginia. lie latest was started
by somebody on the Philadelphia Times to
the effect that General W. ii. F. Lee
c"RooneyD, the Congressman'el elect. ia n
bschelor,snd that he and Governor Fltzhugh
Lee are not on speaking terms. There Is no
truth In the story. rwen'y-two years ago,
General W. II, + Lee, the oldest son Of
General Robert Lee, married Miss Tabb
Boiling OF Petersburg, then the reignlng
belle OF Virginia, and he has grown.up chill.
dren The cousins, moreover, are on the
best OF terms and always have been.
Washington, May 81. FAIRfAX.
The Washington critic., 1887-06-02
GENERAL AND cRurIouLaR.

SCENE FIRST.
Associated Press Reporter-"What luck
to-day, Coloneli"
Dan.--"Hush come here"
Both.-"Gurgle, gurgle, gurgle."
Dan.-"Fix 1t up right, ehS"
A. z. R.-"Betcher boots"
SCENE SECOND.
Mrs. C.-"so glad to see you return,
dear. Did you catch many"
Mr.. C.-"sh; don't give II away. only
caught catfish and tomcod."
Mrs. C.-"IIow provoking"
SCENE THIRD.
By Associated Press.
SARASAc LAKE, June 1.-The President,
accompanied by Colonel Lamont and DIR.
Ward, went up the lake four miles this
morning, and returned to dinner with a
splendid string Of fish. The President
caught four that weighed over three pounds
each, and twenty-three smaller ones. Col
onel Lamont and DR.. Wards luck was good,
but they were not SO fortunate as Mr. Cleve-
land.
Chief (sternly). ).--"Latet to Office again this
morning, Mr.. Thigpenn. This is the fourth
time within"
Thigpenn (calmly).-"Yes, and I'm be-
coming more and more convinced every day
that the Office should seek the man, and not
the man the Office"
lie was a "jewel" when she married him;
six months later he yas her gem" When
the matter came up In the divorce trial, two
years after, she explained that 6. c. m. stood
for ''green.eyed monster"
Naturalists say the garden slug has $50
rows OF teeth with 200 teeth IN each row.
One Of them tackled a sandwich down at
the Drill Encampment last week, and is
now wearing celluloid gum protectors.
Some one asks where flies spend the win.
ter. On the stage, OF course.
Ella-"what are goose. eggs in baseball
matcht'
Charlie-"Why innings when no runs are
made. Why do you ask ~
Ella-"Oh, nothing; thought they
might be laid by the fouls OF the game, you
know.n
WISE AsD UPRIGHT JUDGE.
Montana Judge-"What Is this man
charged wthr'
Constable-"lIoldin' thet his shootin'-lron
counted In flush"
Judge-"Drinks for the crowd. Next l'
Constable-"This here chap calls hIsse'f
McCosky Butt, and says 'daypo' an i.ther
an ni.ther."
Judge-"Two hours ter git outer th'
county"
The Washington critic., 1887-06-02
independent and Popular.n

"Talking about newspapers" said A. j..
McPike the other evening, in conversation
with reporter of the Vallejo (Cal.) CAron-
icle, "Washington city is ahead OF all Others
All the great dailies OF the country have
their Offices there, and the Baltimore San
has erected fine building, The Republican
and Democratic parties have each Que
largely-read local organ, and The Critic,
independent in Its position, is very pop
nlar
The Washington critic., 1887-06-02
Jedge Waxem In "U-rope.'

That most excellent paper, THE WASH
ISGToS CRITIC, which should circulate
largely among our people, sent one OF Its
staff abroad to accompany the Jedge aud
his wife Mandy in his visit to the crowned
heads OF the Old World. The first Illus
trated letter relating to the Jedge's trip,
etc., appeared in yesterdays CRITIC and
will be reproduced in next weeks Times.
Get ready for good Observation-Disclosures
[ VA Times.
The Washington critic., 1887-06-02
Another Good puyzIe.

EDITOR CRITIC: A collision at sea makes
hole l2 inches square. The ships car
peuter has but one piece of plank at hand
with which to make the necessary repairs,
ard this is III inches long and inches
wide. How can the carpenter, by q single
cut OF his lumber, make the piece l2 inches
square and SO fit the holeY A. q. X.
Washington, Nav 81,
The Washington critic., 1887-06-02
BOARDING.

TWO Gentlemen Can he Ascommo-
i dated with table board in a private
clearinghouse for Sl5 per month; midday
dinner. MRS. WATERI, S07 9Th st n W.
TWO Gentlemen Can Obtain Board
&C., In a private family near Hyatts-
Vile, Md. Address LEE. llyattsvile, Nd.
TINHE Fred W. Evans DinIng 4 Rooms,
limited or fixed meals. Bill OF fare at follow
ing rates. Breakfast, l6c lunch lOc; dinner,
zoe; cakes and coffee, I0c; regular monthly
board. $50; meal tickets, for 81; 10 for IS.
All orders filled promptly, and In the best
manner known to the trade.
u. W. EVANS, Proprietor.
The Washington critic., 1887-06-02

THE Mechanical Engineers are dl.
viding their time between business and
pleasure In most agreeable and sys-
1ematlc way. To day they will visit
Mount Vernon and hold another even.
Ing session 10 night.
The Washington critic., 1887-06-02

INDICATIONS at Concord are that Mr..
William Z. Chandler's long cherished
ambition to be elected to the United
States Senate will be gratified at the
present session of the New Hampshire
Legislature. Apparently no combina,
tion can be evolved to beat him.
The Washington critic., 1887-06-02

GOVERNOR HILL OF New York VIII take
possession OF the new Executive Mansion at
Albany this week and give an opening re-
ception next Monday or Tuesday, at which
President and Mrs. Cleveland are expected
10 be present.
The Washington critic., 1887-06-02

Ex.GovERsoR CAMERON of Virginia will
deliver the annual address next Wednesday
before the Jefferson Society Of the Davis
school at La Grange, N. G.
The Washington critic., 1887-06-02

IT Is IL the recollection Of many persons
now living when ST. Joseph, Mo was little
more than an Quitting point for the plains
and on the extreme frontier. They have
Just organized gentlemen's club there OF
forty-one members, who represent about
s2GOC0,O00 in property. 1t has been
christened the "Benton Club,r and Its mem
bersbip Is TO be raised to two thousand,
making It one Of the largest aud wealthlest
associations Of the kind In the country.
The Washington critic., 1887-06-02

EX-SENATOR DORSEY, at the New York
Club the other evening, gave II as his opln.
ion, formed from long and Intimate OBJ
servation, that at least three-fourths OF the
money raised for political purposes during a
campaign is stolen by the men in whose
hands 1t is placed to be used.
The Washington critic., 1887-06-02

TWENTY years ago-Junc 30, 1861
the public debt was S2,67S, 1875, 1903
To-day 1t is $l,20G, ,2s1, ,iG2. The
United States Is good to its creditors.
The Washington critic., 1887-06-02

Buck TAYLOR, one of the bright
particular stars of Buffalo Bills Wild
West show, which has fairly captured
the British metropolis, accidentally
fractured his thigh at yesterdays per.
formance and was sent to the hospital
for repairs. The wonder is that he
hasn't broken his neck long before this.
The Washington critic., 1887-06-02

THE visit of the Toledo Cadets to the
National Drill was not altogether In
vain after all, even If they did fail to
carry of q prize, Their admiring
friends, less exacting than the military
judges here, are arranging to give them
big banquet and thousand dollars
besides, as an appetizer.
The Washington critic., 1887-06-02
INTERIOR DECORATIONS.

SO7 Special Inducements In SO1
CO( PICTURE FRAMES, COf
WINDOW SHADES AND WALL PAPERS.
GEO. O. GWYNN, 5o7 AZ ST, 8. W.
II will pay you to go below the Avenue
The Washington critic., 1887-06-02

THE National Convention of colored
men which was called to meet at In.
dianapolis yesterday to consider the
question of their political bondage,
was but slimly attended and adjourned
without transacting any business. 1t
would appear from this that their
chains are not hurting them to very
agonizipg extent.
The Washington critic., 1887-06-02
EXCURSIONS.

IMPORTANT TO ORGANIZATIONS.
l. Excursions to Colonial Beach can be
arranged for the season, June "a to SO otember
10, at half rates, provided dates for the same
are closed on before June IS, 1887. Apply
The Washington critic., 1887-06-02
THOMAS j. FISHER d CO.,
1924 r street northwest.

THOMAS j. FISHER d co.,
1924 r street northwest.
EOR RENT-3-story Brick, 113S 9th
Il 81 n "; nearly new; rooms, bath, cellar
and all mod imps; vacant June 1; $3.50.
Il. II. Il. LEfPOLD, 1881 + st n W.
EOR RENT-2T Iowa Circle, IS RS, IN
Il |. Se3.33; 1eOaP st. IL RS, IN I. $40: ilj
Spruce st. LeDroit Park s27 5O 1sOO 18th st .Grs,
S20 s01 X st n Q, o RS, SiG; COO 23l st RS, SIS;
1s2a Goth st,5 RS, S13S0 90 Fenton stdrs, $40 30;
2Bagden's alley, RS. $40; 9t) Sth st n G, 8 RS.
CHAS. Il. BANES,
SEA and 500 II street northwest.
EOR RENT-2 New Brick Dwellings,
Il 8 rooms and cellar, Nos. 3 and Green's
alley, east of Portland Flats; price, $40 per
MONTH
TYLER & RUTHERFORD,
l216 Il at n W.
The Washington critic., 1887-06-02

THIS Is the first anniversary of the
wedding of President and Mrs. Clcve.
land. One year ago to day occurred
the most notable event in Mr.. Cleve.
lands notable life. That It was an au.
spicuous event is shown, II in no other
way, by the demonstrated excellence
of the choice he made, for there is
no lady In the land who stands higher
in the public esteem than the fair young
mistress of the White House.
The Washington critic., 1887-06-02
LOST AND FOUND.

L OsT-If the Driver of the Hanson
IL who took parties from lisS 81 May -
will inform them where TO call for umbrella
they will be obliged.
The Washington critic., 1887-06-02
PERSONAL.


I OGAN CAFE, 5Is 10th st. N. W.,
- near + st. (late Forsyth Cafe.)
Breakfast IS and 25c., served from $50 a. m. to
II q. IN. Dinner 10 and 25c., served from IL m.
plll0 fare rrlsaY' BhYAiRPssIr! sRpS 3 1851
Beefsteak, with or without onions, veal
chops, Goldfish cakes liver and bacon, mutton
hneads, butter, potatoes, fruit or sauce, with
coffee, tea or milk.
soups-vegetabie and clam.
Mcats.:Bakcd white fish, pork and beans,
roast beef.
Vegetables = Mashed potatoes. spinach,
% DessertsHxppIc. @ G' rhabspb iiu'S and raspberry
pies, Ice cream and cake.
Coffee, tea or milk.
We serve nothing but arstcla articles,
the best ooffees to be had In tho city, made In
W. e. LOGAN, Proprietor.
MADAM BENNETT, Scientific As
Nl trologist, test and bu siness medium,
spirit DIAGNOSIS of disease; healing and
strengthening influence given. Send for tes.
SOMETHING Cool, Dressy and Ser
~ vlccable for summer-a genuine English
''lt' sfRSsBUiGER fis SsiSi S Z SON, ,lia st.
nR. q. o. srEUART, once 1891 F
~ stn ", offers his professional services
to the public for the cure OF Piles and all Dis
eases OF the Rectum.
v N. KENISON u SONS, Spe-
~ cialists, cor. 12th st and Pa ave,
NlcoRNs> over Davis hat store, treat head,
>Sas'h hands and feet without pain.
Corns, bunions, rheumatism relieved In five
minutes; 25c each; i5 years Of constant prac-
tlce.
A DELIGHTFUL, Bracing Tonic.-
"A STUNTS Iron and Wild Cherry, at the
fountains of 4. +. Wares Ebbitt House Drug
store and Schiller g. Sevens, 90i and EOS Pa
ave. &c per glass.
7 ADY STANLEY, 1914 e st N W, the
II only true, most gifted and most Won
dcrful English Palmist and Planet Reader,
will read your past, present and future with
out question or mistake; Will give you
truthful advice on business, law, money mat
ters and all family affairs. Was never known
TO make mistake. Keunites the separated,
removes all troubles and difficulties and
causes happy marriages. Gives names of
friends or enemies; also the one you will marry.
Tells you what business you are best adapted
to, etc, etc. All In trouble call. Perfect
satisfaction or no pay. Office hours from u
m to p m.
DARTIES WITH GOOD REFER
1 ences can buy fine clothing on easy terms,
without security, at cash prices, Of Stras.
burger & Son, manufacturing clothiers and
tailors, 1l12 u st u W.
The Washington critic., 1887-06-02
SPECIAL NOTICES,
CEMETERY.

The annual meeting Of the lot.owuers of
Glenwood Cemetery for the election of trus-
tees to serve for the ensuing year will be held
at National Rifles Hall on MONDAY, June .,
LEWIS CLEPHANE,
The Washington critic., 1887-06-02

ENOR SALE-Great Bargain on 14th
II st, bet p and q SITS n W, large three.story
brick; mod inns: lot iSxiO5 to alley; can be
turned into a store at little expense; price,
$500. Also beautiful lot on New Hampshire
ave, bet L and NJ SITS, 90 feet front; price, sl.75
per foot. j. W. p. MYERS,
li2s New York ave.
The Washington critic., 1887-06-02
&. s. RANDALL, Captain.
pOToMAC RIVER by DAYLIGHT.
During the National Drill. Excursion to
COLONIAL REACH.
nAILY EXCURSIONS.

nAILY EXCURSIONS.
Saloon Steamers leave hourly from 7th st.
ferry wharf; l2 miles on the Potomac for 15o.
no! For GREAT FALLS AND CABIN
III John Bridge. Steam packet Excelsior
makes her regular trips on Sunday Monday,
Wednesday and Friday, leaving High street
and Canal, Georgetown, at q. m. Fare, 10
cents for round trip.
The Washington critic., 1887-06-02

EOR SALE-special Bargains-
L Several six-room houses on A st n Q; all
modern improvements; 10 per cent. invest
mcnt; price only $1,000 each Also,
11r brick, 10Th 81, bet II and U..... 800
sr, on L, bet 18th and 10th SITS w...... 0,000
1lr and cellar on Corcoran st........... 1000
Brick 11r, East Cap st, bet 9th and 1th.. 5000
11r, cor II and 2lst SITS w........... $500
7r on Marion. bet 9Th and 7th sts w.. i,2JO
Apply at once to w. p. MYERS,
1923 New York ave.
The Washington critic., 1887-06-02

room house on Cap st.,..,...........si,3D 300
T. Fenton st...... 1880
Two 3 room bricks, 18th st s Q. each.... 1000
s sroOm brick on II ST n w...,............ $500
5 room frame, sth 81 n w...........,...., 1900
5 room brick. q st n W .....s............ $500
Gem of O home on Caroline st.........,. $500
j. ". 7 MYERS,
1928 New York ave,
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1887-06-24

Messrs. b. Beust 4 Son. Of this city :
few months ago purchased . couple Of
farms near ST. anthony, in Dubois conn
~, on = speculation. thinking that there
vas stone Of . superior quality upon the
lands. They Immediately set : large
force Of experienced quarrymen 1t wos (
and found several different kinds Of sand
stone which have proved . successful
venture for the nessSs. Beust. They ere
now furnishing large amount Of Kyans
red stone for trimminRs on the Brooks
block ~ Louisville. They have several
other orders 90 furnish their celebrated
red stone for large buildings il Louis.
ville.--N. A. Ledger.
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The hme-piece OF our school. MI
Geo Nohr, reso very goou se,sr''o"
% the opening exercises on 1unrsuAy-
The reader appointed for Friday be-
ing absent. al she time WAS devoted 90
singing.
In the name Of the country whose In
dependence We celebrate next Fourth,
we ask the faculty II the Dubois GO.
Normal. not 10 make M the time lost on
that dsy. AZ pupils. We donate you The
lday's wages. A. citizens. We give our
spirit 10 the occasion with willing readi-
ness.
I, 80. o.r intention "a III the sbig
-.ss sh;s we.L h,s int - snch 4
co-rss - 81 decided mon Il Vas rumor-
"a ,hs, prof y hsa cone 70 ,he train ID
,..ss ~. s;s,er end would nos return N
,;..s - condrc, shs reci,stion ~ Ian
rn.ge Hsv;ny hnsines. ~ the neigh
lborhood Of The depot. a. about thar time.
We were nonplused 10 see. il the far IA
distance. the aforesaid Professor Iesv-
ing the depot. not with his sister.-oh
mo but with one nearer and desrer 10
his affections his "mssh" Prot
This circumstance led us 70 change ous
mind, and now we are unable 20 sss
y hat we will do.
i 1t was proposed BY Prof l.. that the
members Of the school should meet and
practice some new and suitable songs,
and by invitation OF Miss Jessie Tray
lllor they met At her home "Wednesday
levening- Having other engagement
We we're obliged 70 lose TINS oppor'un''
~ 10 hear good music One OF my
feIIow-ssudents informed me tnst mere
was considerable animal heat generated g
by 40 argument between rro's. ,. anu =
Well. u has nj grougns them 10 axsin.
As TO which one should lead 10 singing
but from quiet sugees,ionn rom ons
: q me singers. 'ney w',"".s ~. 'v.a ar;a'
! contest anu $40 ~sy - '.S aa.r,sS ~.
- 'u's -, ~ -. -; - sscs;on ~ ~,
eAesc':es y s 10 s.s'e :, 80 CIV : -
sa"qu'sneu nn'k"'s' = -
n. = $3.50 =. -,
Inc c'y -. sno1.s. 'e,rv ~
ASSUMED P'aanuvs ,o"e ~ -. ' ~ !"
}. oays grow uotseI y ~ "es q =. 49, :
8 Msn, s.~ ws.l = sson'1'Ds - - 'o"e +"
! As..' =
III EfOm the YerkOUaIa IN last week
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Az commencement has arrived. what
do yon propose doing after leaving
echool7 Have you ever thought? We
dare say NOT. and yet upon : subject o.
such vital inlerest 10 Ne ell, II would
seem that this question would dominate
our minds In our serious moments 10
ihe exclusion Of all others.
No doubt many. perhaps AL OF Won
are fortunate IN having parents well able
10 xratify your every wish, but does
that fact dehar YOU from entering The
lists and hewing your way 10 honor aud
fameS You now stand upon the verge
Of new existence. and as you apply the
know ledge gained within the walls o.
The Institution ia which sou have stud
lied. aud develop the intellect Alright, 80
will yon take your rank in the world.
where YOU will speedily learn that a.
academic education Il not all that - pos
sess.d b. the man OF worth or mark
1 Ambition you have. but do not forget
THAT private life offers ten times more
Inducements 10 an upright. ambitious
( man than sny place within the peoples
Git. start cut with The Intention OF be-
ginning AZ the fcof OF the ladder. man
FULLY raising yourselves, step by step, (sl-
ways preserving your own and the re-
spect Of other men) and then when YOU
have reached the topmosi rung, you can
look hack with satisfaction that the i'm
preston YOU lasvs made upon society
has been such that the world cannot
point a. you except in commentator.
! One more very important point il
modern education is the proper develop
ment OF the female mind. for on The in
itelligence OF the girls depends TO grea
.extent the future OF our nation Wher
these Young women have the care
lot motherhood thrust upon them, the,
naturally set an example which thei
lchildren uncon~ciousiy follow, and
these young mothers have not received
proper teaching. and are silly and gidd.
|, headed. and have no interest in the de
lvelopment Of the mind, what more cal
we expect from their children, the fu
lture rulers Of our land. than that the
!. will be lacking in mental stamina
n During the past lew years, . few Q
, our colleges which formerly were fo
men especially, have opened their door
for the admission Of women upon .
! equal footing with man. but it Is don
slowly, and Is greeted with sneers b
: many misguided persons.
II Until woman acquires knowledge
some degree equal TO that Of man, sh
! will not be reverenced q she should.
BoccACCto.